C-32 vs GA8 Airvan
Overview
The C-32 and the GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and GippsAero respectively.
The C-32 reaches 853 km/h — 3.5x the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The C-32 has an operational range of 10,200 km vs 1,352 km for the GA8 Airvan. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 6,100 m for the GA8 Airvan. At 115,666 kg MTOW, the C-32 is 64:1 the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
The C-32 has been produced in 6 units vs 250 for the GA8 Airvan. The GA8 Airvan first flew 3 years before the C-32 (1995 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 June 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $90 million |
| Australian light utility aircraft, introduced in 2000, known for roles in humanitarian work, medical evacuations, and passenger transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | GippsAero |
| First flight | 3 March 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Number produced | 250 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115,666 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 58,900 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,458 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 19.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 241 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,352 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 997 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 227 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The C-32 entered service first in 1998, 2 years before the GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-32 or GA8 Airvan?
The GA8 Airvan has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.